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Louis bangs the hardwood door for the fifth time that evening. Zayn doesn't respond neither does the door open. Zayn's typical way of showing his anger. Like a fifth grader.
Louis has tried everything...Honestly!
He tried :
1. "Zayn!! Open the bloody door...Its been a week since I saw you and we're supposed to be roomates"
2. "Zayn!! I'm soo scared of the dark. Can I cuddle with you?" Louis tries pouting in desperation. No Reaction. No door movement.
3. "Zayn!! I'm soo horny at the minute, Want to help me out?" Louis tries his hardest not to laugh and sound sexy. He might've heard a snort from the other side of the door. But still the door remains shut.
4. "Zayn!! Guess what I spoke to Liam today, by the bakery. He told me something interesting about you...Want to know what it is?" Louis blackmails. Zayn has a huge crush on Liam for three years now (something Louis is so jealous of). Surprisingly this clause doesn't work either. Zayn doesn't budge, so does the door.
5. "Zayn!! I heard Niall Horan is offering free drinks at your favorite karoke bar. Let's hang out and get wasted,mate. Me and you, only. I promise NO HARRY." Louis lies, technically not a lie, more of a half-truth. Ever since he started dating Harry, Zayn is avoiding him like plague.
6. "Zayn!! I think my water broke..drive me to the hospital, quick! Oh God..Zayn..the baby is coming..." Louis jokes clutching his stomach. Muffled laughter erupts from within the confines of the door. Yet entry is prohibited.
7. "ZAYN!! The house is on fire..I burnt down the kitchen...Get out to save your life...C'mon Zayn your too young to die" Louis yells in alarm. He can almost hear Zayn rolling his eyes from inside.
8. "Zayn!! I am starving for two weeks..Can you get your ass up and cook for me? "
9. "Zayn!! Liam is hospitalised for kidney-stones..Its urgent..Wanna go see him?"
10. "Zayn why you persist on being a teenage drama girl is beyond me. Open the damn door!"
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"ZAYN MALIK!! I AM DONE WITH YOU......I'M MOVING IN WITH HARRY...GOOD BYE!!" Louis delivers the ultimatum and walks out of the front door and bangs it for effect.
Five minutes go by and Louis is facing Zayn's door again.
Louis softly speaks "You aren't gonna miss me, are you? But I'll miss you...I already miss you soo much"
"I'll even break up with Harry, if you want. Please stop ignoring me, I can't handle it anymore..." he sniffles and knocks softly "Zayn,open please..."
"Zayn?" he tries one last time "I'm sorry if I hurt you...I love you man." Louis concludes "Good night..."
Louis climbs on his bed, alone and dark. Zayn had always been beside him through everything. They were best friend since they were in diapers. Basically..inseparable, through good and bad. Louis sobs into his pillow. He misses Zayn and his smoky scent. There's an empty space in his heart. All he wants is Zayn to come back to normal....he'll give up anything in the universe for that.
Louis is so busy with his thoughts...he doesn't notice the door clicking open behind him.
He doesn't notice a teary-eyed Zayn Malik pad over to his bed.
He doesn't notice Zayn's hand wrap around him.
But he does notice the small kisses that burn a scar into his temple and neck. He notices the loving caress of those soft hands against his hipbone. He notices the warmth of each breath against his shoulder. And those lips kissing the tears from his face.
"I love you, Lou.." Zayn silently declares like its a guarded secret. "I'm sorry I acted like a jerk. I couldn't come to terms with you and Harry. I never meant to hurt you Lou. I hate myself for making you cry." Zayn gulps back his guilt.
Louis opens his mouth to speak but Zayn keeps a finger on his lips and says "I know you love Harry. I should have been more supportive as a good friend. I just....I couldn't Lou. I couldn't see you with him. I was jealous. So I thought running away from you was the best option. I chose wrong.....and I promise from henceforth I will be there for you....and Harry if necessary. You are more important to me than a fucking heart-break." Zayn pushes the fringe from Louis blue eyes.
Louis is clearly affected by the revelation. "You were jealous? Of Harry? I thought you liked Liam" Louis questions bewildered.
"Nah! I've always loved you. I just needed to distract you by feeding you false information" Zayn smiles fondly at Louis' confused face.
"I hated Liam for no reason, then....thanks Zayn" Louis replies burying his head into Zayn's chest.
"What?" Zayn blinks puzzled. "You were not the only jealous one, you know...." Louis admits blushing pink.
Zayn momentarily doesn't speak....Louis meets his gaze and confesses " I love you too, you twat....I was scared you'll reject me and thats why I moved on with Harry"
Zayn doesn't have words to express the amount of feelings going through his body. So he kisses Louis. Not roughly but soft and passionately. Louis opens his mouth in response. And Zayn desperately runs his tongue along his lower-lip. Louis moans as their tongues explore each other....bodies melting into one.
Sparks fly and the fireworks begin.
That's when Zayn knew, they were meant to be together.
Zayn's phone rings breaking their hot kiss. Louis grabs his phone from his back-pocket and squeezes his ass flirtatiously before responding to the call.
"Hello..he's not here.." Louis quickly states and is about to hang up.
"Oh okay...who's this? a confused feminine voice asks.
"His friend, Louis..and you are?"
"Perrie, his girlfriend...."
Louis drops the phone in disbelief. Maybe Zayn doesn't tell him everything after all.